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GREAT DAY, GREAT WEATHER AND LOADS OF FUN TV personality Magic Ed’s Kiddy Bouncer was popular with the youngsters Bicycle mounted police were able to mix easily with the crowd yet be very mobile Above: Alvin and Mary were suitably dressed for the occasion. Left: There was lots of good food… worth the wait Photo: Jan Wachtmeester (www.keoni.nl) Photo: Marian Walthie Above: Motorcycles, Part of a multi-island Bonaire Biker’s sponsored tour, seemed to dominate Bonaire to the annoyance of some. But they added lots of color and excitement.. And even Santa Claus. Right: Rignon and Rigshantaly Anthony with the dance group Rikisa di Rincon Page 10 Bonaire Reporter- September 18,-October 2, 2009
Culture Commissioner Nolly Oleana with four of Bonaire’s honored. ive of Bonaire’s outstanding cultural F figures were honored during the Dia di Boneiru ceremony in Rincon on 6 September. The five men, ranging in age from 37 to 89, were named “Citizens of Honor” by Nolly Oleana, Deputy of Culture, and Hubert Vis, head of the SKAL foundation for art and culture. The oldest, Repordo Antonio Menelio (Popo) Ricardo, was honored for his many years of contribution to the music of Bonaire, not only singing but also writing songs. He was especially popular in the 50s and 60s, performing on the radio and at cultural events. Well-known newspaperman Franklin Dominico (Bòi) Antoin was named for his contributions to the culture, history, and environment of Bonaire. In addition to his news reporting he has written over 30 books, created the TV program Herensia which features elders in the community, and developed four TV documentaries on the historical barios of Bonaire. Raymond Anthony (Rocky) Emers, who heads the island’s agri- Bonaire Reporter- September 18,-October 2, 2009 culture department, LVV, was cited for his commitment to giving agricultural information in schools, barios and to many organizations. He was also a member of the first board of directors for Mangazina di Rei. Artist Juan Guillermo Norwin (Nochi) Coffie was honored for his contributions to both painting and song writing, both of which promote the culture and nature of the island. His paintings have been exhibited throughout the Antilles and in Holland, and many of his songs are performed during Karnival, the Tumba Festival and Dia di Rincon. Edmundo Danilo Amaro Christiaan, the youngest of the five, is the manager of Mangazina di Rei, the open air museum and botanical garden. Danilo has brought many new projects to the museum and dramatically increased the number of exhibits as well as visitors to the site. He has worked to involve young people in the culture and has played a role in the management and promotion of culture in Rincon. Story & photos by Jane Townsend azario (“The Bon- N aire Roadrunner” ) Alberto and Roy Martines were interviewed by Maritsa San Pedro at the Saturday Rincon Marshe’s Bou di Ramada. These amazing fit fellows have participated multiple times in the grueling Four Days of Nijmegen (4 Daagse di Nijmegen) in Holland: Nazario six times, Roy, five times. Actually add a year on to each as one year (2006) they arrived to find the race cancelled after one day due to extreme heat. The pair is very appreciative of the help they’ve gotten from family and supporters to make it possible for them to show the flag at the event. The Four Days of Nijmegen, considered the Walk of the World, draws over 40,000 participants worldwide, including about 5,000 military. Since 1916 it’s been based at Nijmegen and was originally a walk for the military. This year it was from July 21 to 24 with participants walking 30-40-50 kilometers per day for the four days. Listening to Nazario and Roy is to realize it’s never too late to get in shape. Nazario, now 61, decided to change his life at the age of 54 when he gave up smoking and caffeine and started walking. Roy, now 50, was a soccer player, but when his twin brother Rolly recovered from a serious illness and was told to start walking, Roy decided to join him. (At the time of their interview brother Rolly was in Holland on tour with the Tutti Frutti group.) Nearly the entire island has felt Nazario’s and Roy’s footsteps. They’ve walked tower to tower. They’ve walked with Bòi Antoin, Marcel Nahr and the Pia Pia Kunuku Bieu group. To help celebrate Bonaire Day this year in Rincon the next day the two left at midnight, Saturday, September 5, from Red Pan at the Slave Huts and made the trek to Rincon, arriving during the celebration the following day, Sunday, between 2 and 3 pm. Laura DeSalvo A Walking Champs Roy and Nazario interviewed at Marshe Rincon “Bou di Ramada” new liqueur made its debut on Bonaire Day in Rincon last weekend. It’s Cadushy of Bonaire and is made in Holland of genuine Bonaire cadushy (kadushi) cactus, lime (lamunchi) juice and some other secret ingredients. It is a cool lime color and is quite refreshing but powerful. As it says on their brochure: “Please drink responsible. Cactus can be very activating. You are at risk of experiencing a very stimulating and pleasant experience.” Sound interesting yet? A portion of the sale of the product goes to the Bonaire Heritage Foundation (WWW.BonaireHeritage.com – web site in Dutch). Cadushy of Bonaire is sold at shops all over the island as well as at the Mangazina di Rei in Rincon. They have a well done website that includes recipes and some beautiful photos: WWW.Cadushy.com. Laura DeSalvo. Page 11
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